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Joseph M. Gillette Welcome Center The Gillette Welcome Center opened in 2007 and is named for Joseph M. Gillette, Sr., father of Joseph M. Gillette, Jr., a Marshall alumnus and generous and active supporter of Marshall. Formerly the STOP sorority house, the Gillette Welcome Center is now home of the Office of Recruitment, where visitors begin 1 their campus tours and connect with the Recruitment staff—your guide to becoming #oneoftheherd.

Catholic Newman Center This building was completed in 1981 and is part of the national organization of Newman Centers. This center offers a variety of service opportunities and faith sharing, having Mass every Sunday at 7 p.m.

Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall, home of the Erickson Alumni Center The Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall is home of the Erickson Alumni Center as well as the Marshall University Foundation, Inc. Opened in 2010, the Foundation Hall was renamed on October 30, 2015, to honor Marshall STOP 2 alumnus Brad D. Smith, president and CEO of Intuit.

Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center Completed in 1992 and named to honor Joan C. Edwards, a Huntington philanthropist and patron of the arts. Inside, there is a 530-seat playhouse, an experimental “black box” theater, and multiple spaces for rehearsals, classes, and production activity. The Jomie Jazz Center was completed in 2000 and is a home for our Jazz Studies program.

The Marshall Artists Series is also housed in the Performing Arts Center and brings a wide-range of national and international touring artists to campus. Students receive tickets to all theater productions and the Artists Series as part of their tuition and fees.

Corbly Hall Corbly Hall is named for Lawrence J. Corbly who served as “principal” of Marshall College from 1896 to 1907, and as its first president from 1907 to 1915. The building was dedicated in November 1980. Inside this building is our internationally accredited Lewis College of Business, the English Department, and our four largest lecture halls. John Marshall Statue This statue was created by sculptor William Behrends of Tryon, North Carolina, and was unveiled on October 23, 1998. The base is engraved with the words “Revolutionary Soldier. Definer of the Constitution. Devoted husband and father.” John Marshall served in the Revolutionary War, pioneered the WV territory, and served as the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court. His tenure as Chief Justice remains the longest in Supreme Court .

Drinko Library Opened in 1998, Drinko Library is named for John Deaver Drinko, a 1942 graduate of Marshall (then College) and a staunch believer in the power of . STOP There are small and group study rooms and study lounges as well as Mac and PC computers throughout the 3 building. Our Computing Services Help Desk is located on the first floor to assist students with computer and network issues. On the second floor, the Writing Center assists students with any writing assignment at any stage of the writing process.

Old Main Our oldest building on campus is the home of most of our administrative offices, including the President’s office, Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, and the Bursar’s office. Old Main is made up of 5 separate buildings that were joined between 1868 and 1908.

Also housed in Old Main is the Marshall University Honors College. To be invited into the honors college, an incoming student must have a minimum 26 on the ACT and a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher. The benefits of being an Honors College student include early course registration, Honors housing, extended library borrowing, computer lab printing, an Honors study lounge, and specialized Honors seminars.

Smith Hall Smith Hall opened in 1967 and is named in honor of Stewart H. Smith, Marshall University President from 1946 to 1968. This complex of buildings is made up of Smith Music Hall, the Birke Art Gallery, Smith Hall, and the Communications Building. On the first floor of these connected buildings are the offices for the College of Arts and Media, which consists of the Schools of Art and Design, Journalism and Mass Communications, Music, and Theatre. In addition to being home for many College of Arts and Media and general education classes, Smith Hall also houses the Communication Disorders program and their Speech and Hearing Clinic.

Morrow Library Constructed in 1930, Morrow Library is named after James E. Morrow, who headed Marshall College from 1872-73. Inside the building is a special collection of Marshall archives, which relate to the history of the STOP institution, manuscript collections of local and regional interest, and the Rosanna Blake Library of Confederate 4 History. Also in this building is a federal repository for Government Documents with a collection of more than one million items. Science Building The science building was completed in 1950, expanded in 1984, and renovated in 1992. This is home to the College of Science, consisting of the Schools of Biological & Environmental Sciences, Forensic & Criminal Justice Sciences, Mathematics & Applied Informatics, and Physical Sciences.

Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex Opened in August 2015, the Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex is the home of the College of Information Technology and Engineering, the Marshall University Research Corporation, and the Rahall Transportation Institute. A number of innovative design factors, including a green roof, led to the facility earning LEED certification for environmental sustainability.

Byrd Biotechnology Center Inside this building, faculty and students conduct research in the fields of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and Parkinson’s disease.

Harris Hall Home to several departments within the College of Liberal Arts, this building was completed in 1976 and named to honor Arvil Ernest Harris, a political science and social studies professor who served as Dean of the Graduate School from 1948-64. STOP 5

Cam Henderson Center/Ticket Office The Cam Henderson Center is home to our men and women’s teams, our women’s team, and our women’s swim and dive team (Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium). This facility opened in 1981 and is named for Cam Henderson, a football and basketball coach whose career at Marshall extended from 1935 to 1955. Tickets for all sporting events can obtained at the ticket office, which is located on the first floor, 3rd Avenue side of the building. Student tickets for home games are included in the student’s tuition and fees, and guest tickets are available for $20. East Hall – INTO Marshall Center In 2013 Marshall University joined with INTO University Partners to form a public-private partnership designed to increase international student enrollment. INTO Marshall provides English language learning programs as well as Academic Pathways programs for students whose English proficiency does not meet STOP requirements for direct admission to Marshall. INTO Marshall University provides our international students 6 with learning experiences and services that promote academic, professional, and personal success.

Joan C. Edwards Stadium Home of the Thundering Herd football team and where many students, alumni, community members, and fans gather on Saturdays. It is one of only two collegiate football stadiums in the country named exclusively for a female. Marshall also boasts the nation’s second-highest home winning percentage (0.848).

Rec Center The Rec Center opened in 2009 and is a favorite facility of Marshall students and employees alike. Inside, you will find a pool (non-athletic), four basketball courts, three racquetball courts, men and women’s locker rooms, and a climbing wall. On the second floor you will find weight equipment and four studio STOP rooms for exercise classes. The third floor has treadmills and more machine-type equipment, as well as a 7 1/7-mile walking/running track. The Rec offers 32 intramural sports ranging from flag football to corn hole and checkers. Next to the Rec is the intramural field used for sports classes/games and Marching Thunder rehearsals. The Rec Center also employs many students for intramural referees, lifeguards, and general staff.

First Year Residence Halls (North and South) These residence halls house freshmen only and feature double-occupancy rooms with a bathroom in each room. As with all Marshall residence halls, the buildings are locked 24-hours a day and residents must use their student ID card to gain access to the building. Guests must be signed in at the front desk, which is staffed 24/7 by Resident Advisors, Resident Directors, or security guards. Marshall requires that all freshman and sophomores live on campus, unless they are granted an exemption for a university-recognized rationale.

Towers East & West/ Towers Marketplace These residence halls have traditional-style double and single-occupancy rooms with two community bathrooms on each floor. Towers East and West are connected on the first floor by Towers Marketplace, one STOP of two traditional dining halls on Marshall’s campus. Towers Marketplace offers a traditional, all-you-can-eat 8 buffet (so watch out for the Freshman 15!) during standard meal times. Bliss Charles Public Safety Building/Emergency Poles Located across 5th Avenue from Towers and opened in 1995, this building is home to our Marshall University Police Department. We have 22 full-time police officers who patrol campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our crime statistics are posted on our website, and our police department emphasizes crime prevention through patrols and educational sessions on campus.

There are also emergency/help phones throughout campus that immediately connect students with our dispatcher. Response time of MUPD to any location on campus is two minutes or less. Our officers will also walk at student back to their residence hall, classroom building or to and from a student’s car on campus in order to ensure a student’s feeling of security.

Holderby Hall/Office of Housing and Residence Life/Campus Express Built in 1963 and previously named South Hall, this building originally housed male students. In 1969, the building was enlarged and became a nine-story coed residence hall. In 1980, it was renamed to honor James Holderby, who in 1837 sold one and one-fourth acres of his farm to establish Marshall Academy. Today, this residence hall is for upperclassmen.

The Housing and Residence Life office is located on the first floor of Holderby Hall, open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and is available for any questions regarding living on campus.

The Campus Express store is a one-stop-shop for food, snacks, drinks, and other convenience items. A student can use their meal plans, flex dollars, and points to purchase items.

Pritchard Hall Home to the College of Health Professions, this building was completed in 1955 as a residence hall and renovated in 1973 to offices. Named for Lucy Prichard, a distinguished professor and faculty leader during the 1920s and 1930s, Prichard Hall also houses Counseling Services, the Office of Disability Services, and the Women’s Center.

Jenkins Hall Formerly a lab school that provided education for children of Marshall faculty and staff, Jenkins Hall is now home to the College of Education and Professional Development, Marshall’s oldest academic program.

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Buskirk Hall Opened in 1965 as West Hall, it was renamed in 1976 to honor Lillian Helms Buskirk, who was Dean of Women from 1941 to 1970. This residence hall is the only single-gender hall on campus and is open to all female students, regardless of class standing. Campus Christian Center Privately owned by a coalition of churches, this building houses various Christian organizations, having services and activities throughout the week.

Harless Dining Hall Harless Dining Hall opened in 2004 and is located across 5th Avenue on the corner across from the Campus Christian Center. Like Towers Marketplace, this is a traditional-style buffet dining hall.

Marshall Commons Commons is made up of four residence halls: Gibson, Wellman, Haymaker, and Willis. These were opened in 2003 and are located behind Harless Dining Hall. Each residence hall has three suite configurations: four single-occupancy bedrooms, two double-occupancy bedrooms, and four double-occupancy bedrooms. Students must be in the Honors College or have advanced standing to apply for housing in Commons.

Career Services Career Services is available to help students and alumni in all phases of career development and job placement counseling. We encourage all students (including freshmen) to utilize Career Services for assistance with major exploration, resume development, interviewing skills, and other aspects of career preparation. Alumni of Marshall University receive lifetime assistance from Career Services.

Memorial Student Center/Memorial Fountain The MSC is the primary hub for activities on campus. It contains the bookstore, a food court, Starbucks, meeting rooms, the Student Resource Center, and the Student Affairs office. STOP The plaza (campus side of the student center) is where you will find our Memorial Fountain. This has become 10 an icon of Marshall University, created in honor of the 75 players, staff, and community members who died when the plane bringing them back from a game against East Carolina crashed just before landing on November 14, 1970. Each year, a ceremony takes place on the date of the crash to turn the water off, and it remains quiet until the waters are turned back on the day of the spring football scrimmage.